Description
GAMURS Group is seeking versatile and passionate Freelance writers who can produce timely, well-considered, and engaging articles for our brands. The successful candidates will become part of a small team focused on producing pieces across a multitude of niches and areas of interest, so they should be culturally and socially engaged, as well as curious about numerous areas of interest. Candidates will need a high standard of written English, but the position is fully remote, so is open to applicants from all regions. Responsibilities - Write 1-4 short-form articles per day, with a focus on trending news, cultural events, politics, social media happenings, and entertainment news. - Pitch articles that are both suitable for a variety of traffic referral sources (including search engines, syndication platforms, and social media) and also in line with the voice and style of the target websites. - Monitor news cycles and pitch either breaking news or appropriate short-form features that will provide a unique angle of coverage. - Write articles based on pitches from the editorial staff. - Put the factual accuracy of reporting front and center in your work. - Utilize best practices for referrers and partners to ensure the best possible visibility. - Be passionate and communicative with other staff, and engage with the pieces that you choose to write. Requirements - The candidate should have proven experience covering news, entertainment, politics, or cultural content. - The ability to produce clean copy to a high standard of English. - Familiarity with WordPress, Trello, Slack, and other common systems and programs used in the industry. - An eye for an attention-grabbing featured image. - The ability to tailor stories to different platforms and syndication services. - The ability to cover local news stories and give them national appeal. - A drive to dig beyond the surface level of stories and provide additional context, factual information, and commentary for audiences Compensation - Competitive per-article rate based on experience and story type